Comment: Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64 (N64). Cartridge only. Ships fast from Amazon! Note: the casing shell and/or label may have been replaced from an old broken one but the game functions great. See pics. This is not for collectors but for those wanting to simply play the game.

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1996

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Mario Kart 64, one of the first games released for the Nintendo 64 platform, is an updated translation of the very popular Super Mario Kart for the Super NES (SNES). And while the game clearly takes full advantage of the graphics power and speed of the N64, a few components that made the original so compelling have been left out of this release.

Still, Nintendo's expertise at sucking players into the game world is strongly evident, and Mario Kart 64 offers enough challenges to keep players (especially casual gamers) entertained. Placing a familiar Nintendo personality behind the wheel of a sputtering kart powered by a 50, 100, or 150-cc engine, the game lets players race computerized opponents or up to four other players on a variety of well-designed tracks. Because karts lack the power and speed of race cars, drivers must focus on collecting power-ups and nonlethal weapons rather than negotiating hairpin turns on two wheels. Grabbing and using on-track items is the heart of the game's fun: a strategically-placed banana peel sends the unlucky victim into a spin, nailing an opponent with a turtle shell launches their vehicle skyward, and a rocket provides a quick boost to near-breakneck speeds, if only for a moment.

The multiplayer mode provides enormously chaotic fun for up to four players--flip it on at a party and watch the guests congregate around the screen. --Eric Twelker

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I have always liked this game overall, and it will always have a special place in my heart. With that said, the rubberbanding A.I. in this game is beyond ridiculous. No lead is safe as the game cheats to catch up to you by increasing the speed of its controlled drivers to higher than they can possibly go. I don't know if later Mario Kart games ditched the rubberbanding A.I., but its presence is strong in this one.

It came way sooner than expected, like the day before the first day it said it would come, which was a really nice surprise. Had a mini heart attack when I put it in my 64 and got nothing. my other games worked, but not this one. I blew in the cartridge a few times, nothing. I pushed the cartridge a little in each direction while it was starting, and eventually it came on. It came on the next time no problem, but i'm a little worried. Overall it works fine besides that.

Purchased from Templeton_Books, took over a week to ship, but arrived very well packaged and better than I was expecting. I guess my idea of acceptable and the grading industries idea of acceptable are two different things.

Such an incredibly nostalgic game. I always had to take turns when I was a kid but not anymore! The copy I ordered came in almost mint condition, it looked like it wasn’t ever used! So happy with purchase

If you like racing games that are unique, this is for you. You can race by yourself, or with a friend. Not only that, but you can also challenge your friends in battle mode with some really fun arenas. If your more of a solo player like me, don't worry, there are four different tournaments that you can play.

You can even use different items either to slow down the other racers, or to help you pass them up. Of course every item has it's own effects, there are a few that are hard to get. That's because they're special, learn how to use them, and the competition will be eating your dust.

And last, but far from least, there is a special mode you can unlock for an even bigger challenge. Yeah, this game will keep you busy no matter how you play. It's definately a must-have, order it while you can.

I loved the game so much that I had to order a copy for a friend because they enjoyed playing with me, and wanted a copy for their system. Game worked perfectly, ironically it was the only game that seemed to work on my friends n64 when all the other games stopped working (after a quick cleaning the other games started working).